subsidiary

¹sub·sid·i·ary

adj \səb-ˈsi-dē-ˌer-ē, -ˈsi-də-rē\

Definition of SUBSIDIARY

1

a : furnishing aid or support : auxiliary <subsidiary details> b : of secondary importance <a subsidiary stream>

2

: of, relating to, or constituting a subsidy <a subsidiary payment to an ally>

— sub·sid·i·ari·ly \-ˌsi-dē-ˈer-ə-lē\ adverb

Origin of SUBSIDIARY

Latin subsidiarius, from subsidium reserve troops

First Known Use: 1543

Other Economics Terms

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